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Playa Colorado surfForecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 22 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 23rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 23rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | |
171 | 130 | 155 | 153 | 121 | 91 | 347 | 164 | 357 | 432 | 395 | 360 | 350 | 346 | 331 | 221 | 215 | 212 | 215 | 241 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | on | on | |
High Tide | 7:18PM2.30m | 8:01AM2.27m | 8:19PM2.15m | 9:02AM2.23m | 9:24PM2.03m | 10:03AM2.20m | 10:29PM1.95m | 11:00AM2.20m | 11:31PM1.93m | 11:53AM2.21m | 00:26AM1.94m | 12:40PM2.23m | 1:15AM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:09PM0.41m | 1:39AM0.28m | 2:13PM0.52m | 2:37AM0.41m | 3:20PM0.58m | 3:37AM0.51m | 4:27PM0.60m | 4:37AM0.58m | 5:28PM0.57m | 5:33AM0.62m | 6:21PM0.52m | 6:24AM0.62m | 7:08PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 14 | — | 2 | 17 | |
Temp °C | 32 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 171 | 130 | 155 | 153 | 121 | 33 | 347 | 134 | 357 | 432 | 395 | 360 | 350 | 346 | 331 | 221 | 215 | 212 | 215 | 241 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 28 | 20 | 21 | 39 | 38 | 87 | 32 | 164 | 21 | 21 | 154 | 31 | 17 | 12 | 22 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 20 | 13 | 119 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 9 | S 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 42 | 91 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | E 3 | — | NE 2 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 8 | — | 1 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 85 | 63 | 17 | 56 | 47 | 67 | 67 | 75 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 80 | 0 | 37 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 56 |
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.
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